SYSTEM APPLICATION DEVELOPER
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: IT
REPORTS TO: Manager Automation and Innovation
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To build and customise applications, systems, and interfaces to support the bank’s digital platform, internal processes, and other business units.
Responsibilities
- Lead application development initiatives to the overall IT & Bank digital strategy.
- Design, code, test, and deploy high-quality software applications and systems tailored to meet the bank’s needs. This includes both front-end and back-end development as required.
- Document system developments in accordance with the application development policy
- Integrate new software solutions from vendors with existing systems and applications within the bank’s ecosystem, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
- React quickly to application development-related security incidents to regain customer confidence.
- Develop designated software solutions within the Bank to ensure that the software needs are met within the agreed timelines.
- Identify and resolve technical issues related to software performance, security, and usability and provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams as needed.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and user guides related to software design, development, and maintenance processes and
- Develop and generate reports as per user/ business requirements
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT operation, security, and project management, to deliver integrated solutions that align with business objectives to install new operation systems and releases
- Specify and ensure application controls are incorporated during the software’s design to check risk exposure.
- Maintain documentation of key databases and applications linked to them.
- Participate and coordinate the Disaster Recovery Plan and testing.
- Schedule and run regular tests to enhance the current systems and applications.
- Expand knowledge and capabilities to continually add value and progress within the Bank.
- Comply with AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures
Person Specification (Education, training, skills and experience)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or any other related field.
Experience
- 2 years of Banking or ICT experience.
- A strong understanding of and high regard for web services/ API integrations to facilitate business delivery channels for both bank corporate and retail customers, such as online banking, digital banking solutions, and agency banking services.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or others relevant to banking systems.
- Knowledge of T24 core banking is an added advantage.
- A good understanding of Cloud infrastructure.
- Knowledge of developing applications and interfaces
- Experience in working in a fast-paced agile environment.
Competencies & Knowledge
- Excellent communication and engagement skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- High level of integrity.
- Creative and innovative thinking.
- Analytical skills.
- Stakeholder management skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify and remedy complex issues.
- Fluent in English and any other local language, preferably Luganda.
HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application online by sending a cover letter, a detailed CV, and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates to the following email address: recruitment@trobank.com
Application Deadline: 30th June, 2025
Tropical Bank Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, or gender.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
